Connecticut State Senate District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Herron Gaston Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Herron GastonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winNatasha WilliamsOther
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Herron Gaston (D) 77.1, Brian Banacowski (R) 19.3, Ernest E. Newton II (O) 3.6
- Last election
- Herron Gaston (Democratic) won by 57.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GastonRight column: Williams
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Herron GastonIncumbentDemocratic
- Natasha WilliamsOther(New Movement Party)
Source: portal.ct.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Connecticut
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,563
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerron GastonWon Democratic 15,84877.1% RepublicanBrian Banacowski Republican 3,96919.3% OtherErnest E. Newton II Other 7463.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,750
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerron GastonWon Democratic 8,19476.2% RepublicanMichael Garrett Republican 1,88317.5% OtherJuliemar Ortiz Other 6736.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,323
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,31783.5% RepublicanJosiah Israel Republican 4,00616.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,655
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis BradleyWon Democratic 14,45686.8% RepublicanJohn Rodriguez Republican 2,19913.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,272
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GomesWon Democratic 19,68988.4% RepublicanMike Garrett Republican 2,58311.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,283
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndres Ayala Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,283100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,657
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndres Ayala Jr.Won Democratic 19,84291.6% RepublicanCaz Mizera Republican 1,8158.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,072
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdwin A. GomesWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,79797.5% RepublicanMilton Johnson Republican 2752.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,521
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdwin A. GomesWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,21390.2% RepublicanMilton Johnson Republican 2,3089.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,131
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdwin A. GomesWon Democratic 8,80586.9% RepublicanJerry A. Blackwell Republican 1,32613.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,137
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest E. Newton IIWon Democratic 14,62876.4% RepublicanJerry A. Blackwell Republican 4,50923.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,654
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,25675.2% RepublicanJerry A. Blackwell Republican 2,14622.2% OtherHeather Partlow Other 2522.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,783
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,99081.1% RepublicanJoe L. Borge Republican 2,79318.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,327
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,16179.0% RepublicanManuel G. Williamson Republican 2,16621.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,614
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,26477.1% RepublicanAntonio D. Diaz Republican 3,35022.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,833
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,51966.3% RepublicanHector R. Rodriguez Republican 3,31433.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,833
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlvin W. PennWon Democratic 9,49453.2% RepublicanRosa J. Correa Republican 6,06134.0% OtherWillie Colon Other 2,27812.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,453
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,92662.7% RepublicanChester O. Stevens Republican 3,52737.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,620
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,33568.2% RepublicanPhilip L. Smith Republican 5,28531.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,269
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,06473.9% RepublicanRafael Segarra Republican 3,20526.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,908
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,70159.8% RepublicanRafael Segarra Republican 9,20740.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,775
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,35170.1% RepublicanJoseph Haschak Republican 4,42429.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,643
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. MortonWon Democratic 12,15865.2% RepublicanAlexander Brown Republican 6,48534.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,227
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSalvatore C. DepianoWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,63067.7% RepublicanBeatrice M. Blaze Republican 4,59732.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,343
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSalvatore C. DepianoWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,42266.0% RepublicanCharles E. Porzelt Republican 6,92134.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,852
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSalvatore C. DepianoWon Democratic 12,41773.7% RepublicanCharles E. Porzelt Republican 4,43526.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,590
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Edward CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,91960.7% RepublicanWilliam Robinson Republican 9,67139.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,918
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Edward CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,99552.6% RepublicanWilliam D. Miklus Republican 9,92347.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,945
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Connecticut Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Edward CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,73663.1% RepublicanJoseph J. Knapik Republican 8,98736.0% OtherHarold Saunders Other 2220.9%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ct/sldu:23
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026